The sale and distribution of any material or substance, containing live microorganisms which are pathogenic to humans, is hereby prohibited unless authorized by special permits as provided for by sections 71-1802 and 71-1803.

The Department of Health and Human Services is hereby authorized to issue permits for the use of the pathogenic microorganisms described in section 71-1801 in the prevention or control of diseases in humans, if in the opinion of the department there is sufficient warrant for their utilization for such purpose. The department shall certify to the State Veterinarian the materials or substances that contain live microorganisms which are pathogenic to humans. The department is further authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

The State Veterinarian is hereby authorized to issue permits for the use of the pathogenic microorganisms described in section 71-1801 in the prevention or control of diseases of animals, if in the opinion of the Department of Health and Human Services there is sufficient warrant for their utilization for such purpose. In carrying out the duties of this section with reference to animals, the State Veterinarian shall take into consideration the certification made by the Department of Health and Human Services as provided for in section 71-1802. The State Veterinarian is further authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

The permits, issued under the provisions of sections 71-1802 and 71-1803, shall be valid for the period of one year, or part thereof, expiring on December 31 of each year. However, all such permits must remain subject to abrogation and renewal, if in the opinion of the Department of Health and Human Services or State Veterinarian there is sufficient warrant for such abrogation or renewal.

Any person violating any of the provisions of sections 71-1801 to 71-1804 shall be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor.